An estimated 3.1 million Ghanaians, representing 10 percent of the estimated 31 million population of Ghana, have one form of mental disorder or another, with 16,000 having severe cases. Sourcing the data from the WHO and the Ghana Mental Health Authority, Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Health Minister, told Parliament that “it is clearly established that […] The post 3.1
An estimated 3.1 million Ghanaians, representing 10 percent of the estimated 31 million population of Ghana, have one form of mental disorder or another, with 16,000 having severe cases. Sourcing the data from the WHO and the Ghana Mental Health Authority, Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Health Minister, told Parliament that “it is clearly established that […] The post 3.1
The Kuntenase District Court has remanded into police custody, three suspects arrested in connection with the killing of a ride-hailing driver, Isreal Adjei Manu, at Feyiase Akoyem in the Bosomtwi District of Ashanti Region. The lifeless body of Israel Adjei Manu, a Bolt driver who doubled as a headteacher, was found at Feyiase Akoyem on […] The post Fetish
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Ejura Sekyedumase Assembly, Mohammed Salisu Bamba says “faceless individuals” incited the youth against him and the police prior to the day of the protest [Tuesday, June 29, 2021]. According to him, those persons capitalised on the death of Ibrahim Muhammed alias Kaaka for their parochial interest. Mr. Salisu […] The post Ejura
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Ejura Sekyedumase Assembly, Mohammed Salisu Bamba says “faceless individuals” incited the youth against him and the police prior to the day of the protest [Tuesday, June 29, 2021]. According to him, those persons capitalised on the death of Ibrahim Muhammed alias Kaaka for their parochial interest. Mr. Salisu […] The post ‘Faceless’
Unilever’s Beauty and Personal Care Marketing Director for Ghana, Nana Yaa Owusu-Ansah, has been crowned the Industry Personality of the Year at the 2021 Marketing World Awards (MWA). Unilever’s Geisha and Pepsodent brands also won the Iconic Brand of the Year and the Family Brand of the Year Gold awards respectively, whiles the marketing team […] The post Unilever’s
The Member of Parliament for the South Dayi constituency, Rockson Dafeamakpor, has vowed to take legal action over the inclusion of spouses of the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the salary structure of Article 71 office holders. According to him, the recommendation from the Prof. Ntiamoah Badu Commission of Emoluments […] The post Dafeamekpor
A 46-year-old man who is said to have killed his wife, Adiza Ibrahim, over a misunderstanding at Breman Asikuma in the Central Region, has also died. The suspect, Kwesi Kumi, died while on admission at the Apam Government Hospital after taking in a substance suspected to be poison. Police say he died around 8.00 pm […] The post Man who killed wife over misunderstanding
South African former President Jacob Zuma turned himself in to police on Wednesday to begin 15 months in jail for contempt of court, the culmination of a long legal drama seen as a test of the post-apartheid state’s ability to enforce the rule of law. Police spokesperson Lirandzu Themba confirmed in a statement that Zuma […] The post South Africa’s
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old man for stabbing his wife, Adiza Ibrahim, to death at their home in Breman Asikuma in the region. According to a report by the police, a misunderstanding between the couple resulted in the husband stabbing the wife. The suspect is said to have locked the deceased […] The post 46-year-old man arrested for stabbing
The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency, Shani Cooper-Zubida, has pledged her government’s full support for young women professionals in Ghana’s international relations ecosystem to enable them achieve their full potential. She gave the assurance during a Fireside Chat series organized by the Institute of International Affairs Ghana (GhIIA.org). She affirmed her country’s commitment to […] The post Israeli
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed security agencies for the arrest of Igbo separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu and the raid on Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo’s home. It’s the first time the president has spoken on the arrest and extradition of Kanu, the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob)’s leader. He also commended the controversial raid on […] The post Nigeria:
Four people suspected of assassinating Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse have been killed in a shootout with the security forces, police say. Two others have been detained, while officers are still in combat with some remaining suspects in the nation’s capital Port-au-Prince. “They will be killed or captured,” police chief Leon Charles said. Mr Moïse, 53, […] The post Jovenel
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered the Ministry of Health (MoH) to ensure the completion of a fence wall around the Pantang Hospital within two months beginning Thursday, July 8, 2021. The Labour Commission made this order in a press statement issued on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. This order comes on the back of […] The post Ensure Pantang
The Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Health Service have partially locked down the Achimota School in the Greater Accra Region following the detection of the COVID-19 Delta strain in the school. The school authorities have been directed not to allow anyone to visit the premises nor allow anyone to go out for the next […] The post COVID-19: No more visitation
The youth wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) believes the approval of allowances for the wife of the President and the Vice President is unconstitutional. They have thus announced that they will challenge the move at the Supreme Court. A five-member emolument committee which set up in June 2019 by President Nana Akufo-Addo […] The post We’ll
Some journalists have taken issues with the approach of the three-membee committee probing the disturbances at Ejura in the Ashanti Region, that left two protestors dead, and four others injured after soldiers fired shots into the protestors. According to them, the proceedings appear to focus more on the role of the media, with members attempting […] The post Journalists
The three-member ministerial committee investigating the Ejura disturbances will continue sitting today, Thursday, July 8, 2021. The committee is expected to receive testimonies from the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, the Medical Superintendent of the Ejura Government Hospital, and the Army Commander who led the military detachment on the day to Ejura. This will be the third […] The post Army
The National Labour Commission, NLC, has ordered the Ministry of Health to ensure the completion of a fence wall around the Pantang Hospital within two months beginning Thursday, July 8, 2021. The Labour Commission made this order in a press statement issued on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. This order comes on the back of an […] The post Fence Pantang Hospital within
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